15/07/2026
The votes are in! Congratulations to Shoki and Sara Tanabe, whose design, "Visitors Welcome," has been selected by the community as the official T-shirt for the 77th Salem Art Fair & Festival (September 11 - 13, 2026).
Thank you to everyone who voted and helped celebrate the creativity and talent of our local artist community. Your participation made this year's Community T-Shirt Contest a true community effort.
A heartfelt thank you to every artist and designer who submitted original artwork inspired by the spirit of Salem, community, and art. Throughout the public voting period, all artists remained anonymous to ensure the selection process was based solely on the artwork. We are grateful for every submission and for the outstanding contributions each artist made to this year's contest.
A special thank you to the other artists whose designs earned a place in the community's Top 4: Samantha Shamrock (Art in Nature), Hampton Rodriguez (Salem in a Single Stroke), and Chloe Elmore (In the Vineyards). Thank you for sharing your creativity and helping make this year's Community T-Shirt Contest a celebration of Salem's vibrant arts community.
We’d love for you to be part of the magic behind the 77th Salem Art Fair & Festival. Our volunteers help bring this beloved community tradition to life, and there’s a place for everyone to get involved. Did you know volunteers receive a free shirt featuring this incredible winning design? Learn more and sign up to volunteer: https://salemartfair.org/volunteer/